National Senior Chess Champion Taffin Khan has asserted himself very early and has amassed four impeccable wins from as many games to lead the points standing when the Geddes Grant /Seven Seas 2011 National Senior Chess Championship continued at the Ocean Spray Hotel over the past weekend.
Junior player, Anthony Drayton has registered three wins and a draw and is a mere ½ point behind Khan, while Maria Thomas and Saeed Ali have both amassed two points apiece to share the third place.

Taffin Khan

Meanwhile, Glenford Corlette scored a major upset victory after defeating Thomas, the lone female participant. Thomas has also conceded a game to Taffin Khan but is expected to continue battling for a podium spot reminiscent of admirable performances after making her debut on the chess scene earlier this year.
Four senior chess players, including defending national champion, Taffin Khan, and a similar number of juniors are vying for the 2011 senior title in a double round robin challenge. There are ten remaining rounds to be played.
Current National Junior Champion Suhai Feng failed to show up for the first three rounds, placing himself at a disadvantage. However, he was able to secure a draw with fellow junior player, Saeed Ali after joining the competition in the fourth round.
The other points standings after four rounds: Rashad Hussain and Frankie Farley (1½ points apiece), Glenford Corlette (one point) while Suhai Feng remains in the cellar on ½ point.
The championship resumes this Saturday, November 26 at the same venue.

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